IdentiFlight and Roc Conservation Tech Partner to Advance AI-Powered Bird Conservation for South African Wind Farms
Apr 04, 2025 - financialpost.com
Boulder Imaging has partnered with Roc Conservation Tech to expand the reach of IdentiFlight, an AI-powered bird conservation system, in South Africa's wind energy sector. This collaboration aims to mitigate the impact of wind energy on biodiversity by using advanced technology to detect and classify bird species, reducing bird fatalities by over 85% in wind farms across 12 countries. The IdentiFlight system, which operates with 99% accuracy, temporarily shuts down wind turbines when collision risks are detected, optimizing energy production while minimizing environmental impact.
Roc Conservation Tech, with expertise in bird detection systems and environmental monitoring, will help deploy IdentiFlight systems in South African wind farms, ensuring responsible and sustainable renewable energy expansion. The partnership underscores the importance of integrating technology with environmental stewardship to protect vulnerable bird populations as South Africa's wind energy sector grows.
Key takeaways:
Boulder Imaging has partnered with Roc Conservation Tech to expand IdentiFlight's presence in South Africa's renewable energy sector.
IdentiFlight's AI-powered system reduces bird fatalities in wind farms by more than 85% and operates with 99% accuracy.
The collaboration aims to mitigate the impact of wind energy on biodiversity, particularly for vulnerable bird species in South Africa.
Roc Conservation Tech specializes in bird detection systems and environmental monitoring, enhancing the conservation efforts in the region.
